The nurse documents that a prescribed expectorant has been effective for a client.What did the nurse evaluate in this client?
A)Respiratory rate 24 and labored
B)Audible wheeze upon auscultation
C)High-pitched cough present
D)Presence of a productive cough

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Expectorants are used to promote the clearance of mucus from the respiratory tract, therefore a productive cough would indicate that the expectorant is helping the client. Respiratory rate, presence of audible wheeze or cough pitch may be indicators of respiratory distress, but do not directly relate to the effectiveness of the expectorant.

The Nurse Documents That a Prescribed Expectorant Has Been Effective